In memory of

George (Ian) Clyde

September 22, 1964 - July 2, 2018

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of George (Ian) on July 2, 2018 in his 54th year. He put up a long brave and courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He will be greatly missed by his loving sister Bonnie (Barry Palmer) and predeceased by his parents George and Norma and sister Heather (Joe Peters). Ian will be lovingly remembered by his nieces Andrea, Jeannine and Vanessa and his nephews Darryl, Kevin and Simon. A special thank you to all the people who looked after him over the many years. Friends and family will be received for a Visitation at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229), on Sunday July 8, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday July 10, 2018 from 1-2 p.m. Funeral Service at 2 p.m. with Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association would be gratefully appreciated.

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Brenda and Paul Gentles (Friend)

Entered July 6, 2018 from Stouffville

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Prayers to all. Thinking of you.

Jimmy Traynor (Friend)

Entered July 6, 2018

Our sincere condolences on Ian's passing. We are shocked and saddened by this news. We have known Ian for many years and our heart goes out to his family. Ian was a wonderful friend and a person to be admired for his determination and courage through his many trials. He will be missed. We are unable to attend his service but our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

The Traynor Family

MAURO VERONI (Friend)

Entered July 7, 2018 from East York (Toronto)

Sorry for your loss from Mauro Veroni Ian was a friend of mine from late 1970's or early 1980's. We went to school together at Sir William Osler on Huntingwood Dr. He will be missed by me. My family says Sorry for your loss also.

Your Friend,

MAURO VERONI

Tanya Pallock (Friend)

Entered July 8, 2018

Our families have been friends all of our lives. You were my camping buddy from the time we were toddlers playing in fire pits to young adults. You will truly be missed.
Condolences to the Palmer and Peters families. Thinking of you during this time.

Stewart Cruikshank (Friend first, professional colleague second)

Entered July 9, 2018 from East Toronto Community Legal Services

Ian served on our board of directors for many years, and everyone who knew him grew to admire him greatly. Ian was an ardent supporter of community legal clinics and our clinic in particular. He never let his muscular dystrophy stop him from participating fully in society, and I would often see him motoring through the neighbourhood or along the beach, talking with people and smiling. It was wonderful that we were able to see him as he rocked on at our street party on June 20th. Ian lived life fully to the end.

Ian brought an important perspective to our board, seeing the world through the eyes of someone who had to fight for respect and self-empowerment. An example of his many contributions to our clinic was his insistence that we change our logo to reflect more of society. That is why there is a person in a wheelchair now on the logo. He also insisted we use double sided printing with our documents to save the environment. To the end he insisted in managing his own care team and finances when others were pushing him to move into a care home. Ian will be greatly missed.

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